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View the October 2025 Edition of the Global Family Explorer

  • October 9, 2025
  • Annelise Depman

View the October 2025 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!

Hosting Volunteer

Seeking Nominations for Amazing AFS Educators and Schools!

  • Sarah Radermacher

Is there an educator or school in your community that embodies the spirit of intercultural learning?

Educator School Outreach

Diplomacy Simulation for AFS Hosted Students!

  • October 7, 2025
  • Natalie Rehberger

AFS-USA has partnered with the National Museum of American Diplomacy so students can step into the shoes of diplomats from the 1700s!

Inbound Sponsored Programs Public Diplomacy

Retirement of Robin Weber

  • Keri Dooley

After 30 years of extraordinary service to AFS-USA, Robin Weber, Senior Director of Risk Management, Compliance and Intercultural Education is retiring as of Nov. 1

Compliance ICL

Global Educator Newsletter

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sarah Radermacher

Thousands of educators receive our newsletter.

CBYX Educator Outbound Sponsored Programs Scholarships School Outreach

Monthly Meeting for School Outreach Volunteers

  • Sarah Radermacher

All are welcome to join us on October 13th!

School Outreach

Paving the Future: The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group

  • October 3, 2025
  • National Council

The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group plays a critical role in securing the future of AFS-USA by championing the perspective and engagement of its youngest volunteers.

Advisory Group Featured National Council

AFS-USA Hosting Adjustments for SH26/NH26

  • AFS-USA Hosting

As we celebrate the conclusion of the NH25 placement season, AFS-USA is making some adjustments to further improve placement outcomes.

Hosting

“Intro to MyAFS” Interactive Info Session for New Volunteers: October 14th

  • October 2, 2025
  • AFS-USA

New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!

MyAFS Training Volunteer

Update on Government Shutdown

  • October 1, 2025
  • AFS-USA

While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.

Featured Hosting Sponsored Programs Study Abroad

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  • A Thanksgiving Video Message

Featured Articles

  • Holiday Greetings and AFS-USA Office Closure Information
  • Testimonials You Can Share To Promote Giving to AFS-USA
  • A Thanksgiving Video Message

From the President

  • A Thanksgiving Video Message
  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
  • A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board Seeks Individuals with Strong Financial Management Experience – Apply by December 21st!
  • AFS-USA Board seeks individuals with strong professional and volunteer experience - apply by February 14!
  • Apply by February 2nd if your professional and volunteer experience matches the needs of the AFS-USA Board of Directors!

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